FAQ
Initial Contact Method?
The best way to reach us, is to use this form or email us directly. Please include a brief description of your project. This is reviewed on a regular basis, and we usually responded with 24 hours.
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Where Do We Begin?
Each project is unique and so are the client’s we work with. One of many approaches we take is way we get started is to begin with a brief email delineating your targeted goal(s) and any questions or project thoughts. If we both decide to move forward we will set up an introductory call, zoom meeting, or possibly a face to face. However, please understand, if your seeking the lowest cost provider — we will NOT likely be a good fit. Our fees are generally much higher than the average due to the substantial value we design into each project. A lot of time and effort goes into our projects and its important to us that we are in careful alignment from the start.
In addition, due to the complexity each project brings. There are many challenges we are called upon to resolve. We have designed our process to be as simple and straightforward as we can. This often entails an ‘envisioning phase’ in which we uncover preliminary areas of value that we have identified. We simply do not proceed with a project that we don’t add value to.
How do we help Our clients?
Our most important value add is to serve as a trusted design professional. From there we help our clients with conceptual design and planning. We are envisioner’s at the core, and serve many industries by creating a design approach that substantially enhances functionality, creating valuable spaces and unique place(s) to live or work.
Each project that we accept, represents a commitment to serve the client in a unique way. We have created our design studio to utilize the lessons we have learned from a multifaceted array of project that will serve you like no other. This experience is built upon the belief that we first design with a human focus.
The Value We Bring; each project is its own:
We do Not believe — in a one size fits all approach works. This world is full of that; we provide a major alternative to that status quo philosophy, and reject it. The projects we take on are specifically geared to those who appreciate well thought out design and aesthetically pleasing work; where form, function and utility are harmoniously interwoven and connected.
This is how we serve the client, With excellence, in thoughtful order — and we only take on those projects that work within this framework. To that extent, we have created unique systems by which we help clients discern the substantial value we bring, were no algorithm can duplicate!
What is Strategic Design?
Strategic Design is like creating a roadmap. However Its much more than a map. It begins with a big picture approach and seeks an understanding of the nature of a problem(s). In addition, once identified, the process evolves and develops the detail of the ‘terrain’ (using the analogy of a map), These are unique attributes, from which a program is developed. Our process produces the project story we call “the client project book” , through research, and other explorative and discovery tools, the information, ideas and concepts are translated in a visual way to articulate a solution, No two projects are exactly alike, each is developed individually. This is both an art and a science that establishes a multifaceted criteria and project ‘Arc’, or solution to a problem. Unlike traditional design approaches.
Strategic Design takes on a global perspective. This approach only begins to shape a project, and brings multifaceted data and decisions gained along the path to the fore, long before it is designed. We have designed our approach to serve as both an organizational tool, and a way in which we create the foundational principles that help each project stand on it’s own, and apart from the status quo.
Are There Helpful Recommendations Before Starting?
We recognize, we cannot be all things to all people, nor do we desire that. Our work is for a very narrow band of work. We have discovered that our clients are as unique as our projects. They come from a variety of backgrounds. But one thing is consistent, they all appreciate and seek out good design. And they know the value good design brings.
Before beginning any project, we seek to agree on the fundamentals of our design approach. That good design is never subjective, it’s driven by deep and authentic principles based on an objective truth. Although it comes in a variety of patterns and approaches, it always strives for excellence, and brings substantial value to the fore. It advances order and consider’s the design endeavor a noble effort.
What steps should I anticipate in developing the entire project, and how long will it take?
Each project is different, and thats the exciting aspect of our work. We work with each client to develop a clear set of objectives that are based upon their goals and objectives. Based on the recommended design narrative phase we will develop the big picture.
Our commitment is to never provide a one size fits all or factory like process. We will craft your project story and established the steps to make your dream a reality. .